<p>All right, and I see what you’re saying, too. It would be a lot clearer case, of course, if we were talking about 2100 vs. 2300. I am still not persuaded that improving on 2270 isn’t gilding the lily, but I will concede that it’s a lot easier to say that with confidence when we’re talking about a whole population, and colleges in general, than when we’re talking about one kid’s applications to particular colleges and universities. </p>
<p>As you say, there’s no bright line. I still think the best use of time for an applicant who already has the OP’s SATs is to make the rest of the application as good as it can be. Those test scores will get you to committee; test scores don’t usually get you through the committee. Extracurricular accomplishments, glowing teacher recommendations and killer essays just might.</p>
<p>YMMV.</p>
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